XPO Logistics LTL
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — ALBANY, NEW YORK
| Employer | XPO Logistics LTL | Report ID | 20181212694 |
| Address | 155 Railroad Ave | City, State ZIP | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.70000, -73.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a yard horse/terminal tractor when he slipped off the top step and his knee contacted the edge of the metal step. The impact severed the lower patella tendon and surgery was required.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2018, a worker at XPO Logistics LTL in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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